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Football is back with a packed slate and immediate overreactions to the opening week of the NFL season. The hosts break down Drake May's difficult fourth-quarter performance and 3-interception collapse against the Seahawks, the 49ers beating both the Rams and the grueling 15-hour flight from Australia, and the full week one schedule preview. Special guest Scott Hanson stops by to discuss the return of Red Zone and what goes into producing seven straight hours of football.
Hosts introduce the show, announce sponsors, and set the tone for the episode.
Scott Hanson joins to discuss NFL week one picks and preview, setting up the main sports segment.
The hosts engage in a heated stat‑for‑stat showdown over Drake May’s performance, highlighting interceptions and game outcomes.
Discussion about the Rams’ travel logistics to Australia and how it may affect their performance against the 49ers.
The episode wraps up with final commentary on the NFL season’s start and a reminder to stay tuned for future episodes.
The hosts recap historic week‑one records and share playful banter about fan loyalties and the Bears’ divisional status.
Discussion of Baker Mayfield’s recent extension, its impact on his chip on the shoulder, and how it might affect the Buccaneers‑Bengals matchup.
Analysis of the Bengals’ recent performance, Joe Burrow’s health, and defensive changes leading into the Buccaneers game.
Hosts dive into the historical rivalry, key players, and the unique matchup between the Saints and Lions.
Talk about Tua’s job security, the Falcons’ offensive prospects, and the Steelers’ defensive expectations.
Hosts debate the meaning of “industry plant,” reference pop culture, and discuss the impact of celebrity influence on sports media.
Exploration of the brother‑in‑law relationship between the Ravens’ OC and the Colts’ defensive coach and its potential influence on the game.
Final wrap‑up, fan interaction, and a teaser for future episodes.
The hosts discuss the Bears’ defensive performance, turnover strategy, and how it could impact the game against the Panthers.
Tepper speaks to the media about expectations for the team and quarterback, aiming for consecutive winning seasons.
The hosts analyze the matchup, discussing Josh Allen’s struggles in Houston and the Texans’ defensive strengths.
Discussion of the Commanders’ offense, defense, and key players as they prepare to face the Eagles.
Hosts recap recent games, share fun facts, and discuss upcoming matchups.
The segment covers the Cowboys vs Giants matchup, key player stats, and expectations for the game.
The hosts promote DraftKings and Reese’s, integrating product placements into the show’s flow.
The show wraps up with a lighthearted punishment discussion involving rollerblading.
The show opens with a brief ad and hosts introduce the episode.
The group jokes about assigning prank tasks to the second and last place finishers, like fixing a celebrity’s driveway or swimming in a pool.
Hosts share a humorous anecdote about a zoo visit and discuss fast food experiences and the mukbang concept.
Drake May Season Opener Debatedebate
The hosts debate whether Drake May's three-interception game against the Seahawks is a major red flag or just a week one anomaly against a world-class defense.
Quarterback Interception Statisticsdata
PFT and Hank trade quarterback statistics, noting that every pass Drake May threw over 15 yards was intercepted, joining a notorious list of opening-week strugglers.
The 15-Hour Flight Experimentinsight
The hosts analyze Sean McVay's decision to fly the Rams to Australia right before the game without adapting to time zones, which backfired badly in a loss to the 49ers.
Scott Hanson's Morning Routinestory
Scott Hanson shares his intense Sunday morning preparation, waking up before dawn without caffeine and eating a dense, salty breakfast to avoid bathroom breaks during Red Zone.
The Secrets of the Witching Hourstrategy
Scott Hanson reveals the production secrets behind calling the famous 'Witching Hour' on Red Zone, relying on active fourth-quarter game counts rather than a strict watch.
“Worst game of his career, worst throw of his career.”
“The Rams looked awful. Super team.”
“We’re not on the Mount Rushmore.”
“Baker Mayfield got paid. Is that good or bad?”
“I think this is the first time he's had an offseason where he didn't have to deal with something.”
“The fact that he's finally had a clean offseason, not an offseason of rehabbing.”
“Well, I will say, I, I do think there is some, like this used to happen with Lovey Smith teams where it's like, oh, the, the turnovers, turnovers.”
“That, these are the things that need to happen. And it starts with, with this one. You gotta do it. I mean, the, like, I, I don't think this is an easy game.”
“And I, I believe this is true stat. It's been 20 years since the Bills have won a game in Houston.”
“They're paying players more that are not on the roster than players on the active roster.”
The 2026 NFL season is off and running and we recap Drake Maye's horrific 4th quarter on Wednesday Night as well as the Niners beating time zones and the Rams on Thursday night to kickoff the new league year (00:00:00-00:36:17). NFL Week 1 Picks and Preview of every game including the revenge of Robert Saleh, Jared Goff's first trip to the zoo, Tua, Commanders vs Eagles and more (00:36:17-02:19:15). Scott Hanson joins the show to get us pumped up for Week 1 and the return of red zone, and answer to a long standing question we asked him, how he winds down from all the football and more (02:19:15-02:48:44). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take https://barstool.link/pardon-my-take
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